National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences has released the official notification for Group B and Group C recruitment 2026. The notification was issued on 3 February 2026 under Advertisement No. ADVT-3/2025-26.
A total of 52 vacancies are available for technical, administrative, and support staff posts. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online from 3 February 2026 to 4 March 2026. The recruitment process includes a written test, skill test where applicable, and document verification.
Overview of NIMHANS Group B and C Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences |
| Advt No. | NIMH/Rect/Group B&C/ADVT-3/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Various Group B and Group C Posts |
| No. of Posts | 52 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Regular |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | MCQ Test, Skill Test, Document Verification |
All important details regarding this recruitment are provided below. Candidates should read each section carefully before applying.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to NIMHANS Group B and C Recruitment 2026.
| Notification Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM) |
| Exam Date | April or May 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details of NIMHANS Group B and C Recruitment 2026
Post-wise vacancy details are given below.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Group |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics) | 1 | B |
| EEG Technician | 3 | B |
| Library Assistant | 3 | B |
| Artist | 1 | C |
| Photographer | 2 | C |
| Stenographer Grade II | 9 | C |
| Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma) | 4 | C |
| Medical Records Technician | 3 | C |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | 22 | C |
| Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma) | 2 | C |
| Barber | 2 | C |
Eligibility Criteria of NIMHANS Group B and C Vacancies
The post-wise eligibility details are provided below.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Upper Age Limit |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | Master’s degree in Life Science with required experience | 35 years |
| EEG Technician | Diploma in Clinical Neuro Physiology or B.Sc | 30 years |
| Library Assistant | Prescribed qualification as per notification | 30 years |
| Artist / Photographer / Stenographer / Other Group C Posts | Qualification as notified for each post | 27 years |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | Bachelor’s degree with computer course | 27 years |
| Hospital Assistant / Barber | SSLC or 10th pass | 27 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Application Fee
The application fee details are given below. The fee includes GST.
| Category | Group B Fee | Group C Fee |
| Unreserved / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1180 | Rs. 885 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 885 | Rs. 590 |
| PwBD (40% or more) | Nil | Nil |
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages.
- MCQ based written test
- Skill test where applicable
- Document verification
NIMHANS Official Notification and Application Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Official Website: www.nimhans.ac.in
Recruitment Portal: nimhans.intedutech.com